Happy Mahavir Jayanti 2023

History

Jains globally celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, honoring the last Tirthankara's birth, falling on the 13th day of Chaitra's bright half.

Rituals

Mahavir's idol bathed and carried on a cradle, followed by worshippers with offerings, prayers, and sermon readings at a shrine.

Mahavir Jayanti Celebration

Mahavir Jayanti marked by processions with idol, charity, prayers, fasts, temple visits, mass prayers, and meditation by Jains globally.

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On Mahavir Jayanti, Jains cook Jain recipes excluding root vegetables, onion, garlic, honey and leftovers, following a Sattvic diet for non-violence beliefs.

May the teachings of Mahavir inspire us to seek knowledge with a compassionate heart and a peaceful mind. Happy Mahavir Jayanti from the Aimlay team.